Maintenance Person

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Art Center is seeking a Maintenance Person to serve on site at Alverthorpe Manor to monitor building maintenance, perform repairs and coordinate with outside contractors. Located near Philadelphia, this role requires strong organizational and communication skills to keep galleries, classrooms, kitchens, gardens, and all facilities in good condition.

Ideal candidates will be proactive problem-solvers, able to work independently or with a team, and capable of coordinating bids,

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach with good follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Keep track of maintenance and perform repairs and upkeep in galleries, classrooms, kitchen, gardens, outdoor facilities and common spaces.
• Research, contact and obtain bids from contractors for building repairs and obtain competitive pricing.
• Serve as on-site contact for vendors to maintain facility and oversee project completion.
• Maintain relationships and communications with vendors that regularly service the building.
• Track inventory of paper goods and coordinate monthly orders.
• Coordinate with the Township’s Parks & Recreation Department on major repairs.
• Set up communication processes with staff to report repairs and maintenance.
• Adapt work schedule to seasonal maintenance needs.
• Create a system for proactive decision making and responsiveness to issues.
• Assist with project management of capital projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Hand and power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Abington Art Center is seeking aMaintenance Person to serveon site at Alverthorpe Manor to monitor building maintenance needs, make repairs and coordinate with outside contractors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Keep track of maintenance and perform repairs and upkeep in galleries, classrooms, kitchen, gardens, outdoor facilities and common spaces.
• Research, contact and obtain bids from contractors as needed for building repairs, etc.; get competitive pricing.
• Serve as on-site contact for vendors to maintain facility and oversee project completion.
• Maintain relationships and communications with vendors that regularly service the building, including cleaners, A/C and heating co., elevator maintenance co., pest control, gardening company.
• Track inventory of paper goods and coordinate with provider for fulfillment of monthly orders.
• Coordinate with the Township’s Parks & Recreation Department on major building repairs and upkeep issues.
• Set up process of communication with staff to report on repairs and maintenance needed and completed.
• Adapt work schedule as needed to fulfill maintenance needs in each season of the art center.
• Create a consistent, organized system of managing building needs that allows for proactive decision making and responsiveness to unforeseen issues that arise.
• Assist with project management of capital projects that are undertaken.

Qualifications

• Ability to see the big picture
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Proactive approach and good follow-through
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to use hand and power tools to perform a variety of building repairs involving basic mechanical, plumbing, painting, electrical and/or carpentry skills
• Ability to set consistent hours, along with some flexible timing depending upon the season of the year

Located on a historic 27-acre campus in Jenkintown, PA, just outside of Center City Philadelphia, Abington Art Center presents art exhibitions, creative programs, community forums and cultural events for the eastern Montgomery County and Philadelphia area. The Studio School provides classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, papermaking, ceramics and metals for both adults and youth.

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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